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TWO SIGNIFICANT LUXURY HOME SALES SET RECORDS
Monday, April 30, 2018

Sarasota, FL (April 20, 2018) – Michael Saunders & Company has closed two significant sales in the Sarasota luxury home market. Representing two of the highest sales in their respective areas, 1219 Westway Drive sold for $7,000,000 and 2251 Gulf of Mexico Dr. #501 sold for $5,400,000.

SARASOTA, Fla. (March 26, 2018) Janet Walter of the Michael Saunders & Company South Longboat Key office has brought the buyer to highest priced home sold thus far for 2018 in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Selling for $6.8 million, the home located at 6899 Gulf of Mexico Dr. went under contract in nine days.

CHICAGO, March 5, 2018 — Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) has released its spring magazine. The bi-annual magazine brings together the best of luxury real estate, goods and experiences from around the world. The magazine is distributed in over 60 countries, on international newsstands and Barnes & Noble domestically.

RPL Ranks #1 in Rhode Island For Third Consecutive Year
Friday, February 16, 2018

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (February 14, 2018) – For the third consecutive year, Residential Properties Ltd. has been ranked as the #1 real estate company in Rhode Island for both number of residences sold and overall sales volume in the recently released Providence Business News List of Residential Real Estate Agencies.

CHICAGO, February 6, 2018 – New research commissioned by Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, predicts that younger buyers will continue to energize the luxury real estate market. The report, titled, The Rise of the New Aristocracy, was released at the Luxury Portfolio SUMMIT in Las Vegas on January 29, 2018. The United States is seeing a dramatic surge in the number of affluent households. The New Aristocracy, defined as affluent consumers aged 25-49, exhibit a strong preference (78%) for large homes with square footage over 5,000 square feet, generally grew up with wealth and anticipate inheriting on average $4M. The implications this will have for luxury real estate are significant.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, November 8, 2018 – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has announced its speaker lineup for the Luxury Portfolio Agent SUMMIT to be held January 29-31 in Las Vegas at Wynn Las Vegas. Speakers include MacArthur Fellow, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and noted researcher on character development, Angela Duckworth, who will share her findings on the building blocks of success. Also featured is Charles Duhigg, author of the 2016 bestseller, Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business, who will break down the eight critical concepts that can help everyone operate more efficiently and with greater results.

Houston Legends Bond Over Success: John Daugherty, Realtors and David Young & Company Announce Merger
Friday, October 13, 2017

HOUSTON, TEXAS, October 12, 2017 – Houston’s leading luxury real estate brokerage, John Daugherty, Realtors, today announced it has acquired Houston-based David Young & Company, an independent boutique brokerage. The joining of the two firms represents a major presence in the highly desirable Memorial Villages, Energy Corridor, west Houston and Katy neighborhoods. The symbiotic nature of the two companies reflects the vision, integrity and philosophy of its owners. Fifty years after founding his company, John A. Daugherty, Jr. is known as the leader in luxury, double-digit, million-dollar listings and sales.

Seller's market expected to continue in luxury real estate for the next three years
Monday, September 25, 2017

CHICAGO, September 26, 2017 -- Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, released their annual Global Luxury Real Estate Report at their Global Symposium in Vienna, Austria. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the habits of global luxury consumers and how their purchases tie directly to how they see themselves in the world. “The population of wealthy consumers continues to grow and their interest in purchasing real estate also increased,” noted Luxury Portfolio International® President, Paul Boomsma. “Today’s high-net-worth buyer seeks privacy and the latest technology, creating a strong opportunity for new home developers.”

CHICAGO, August 14, 2017 -- Luxury Portfolio, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is proud to announce the publication of their second issue of the year. The bi-annual magazine brings together the best of luxury real estate, goods, and experiences from around the world. The 160-page magazine is circulated to a highly curated list of affluent consumers through the independent brokerages who are part of the Luxury Portfolio program as well as sold on newsstands and distributed in more than 60 countries.

CHICAGO – (August 7, 2017) – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is pleased to announce the speaker list for the 2017 Affluence Forum to be held August 22 and 23 at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The two-day event is open to staff members at Luxury Portfolio member-companies as well as selected invited guests.

LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio Partner with HGTV For Ultimate House Hunt
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® are proud to announce the start of the 2017 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt, a month-long online promotion held on HGTV.com each year. HGTV has joined forces with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® as the exclusive real estate partners for the contest, which runs from June 13 through July 18.

Luxury Single-Family Home Sales Increased 66.7 Percent in March While Luxury Condo Sales Increased 40 percent Over March 2016
Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Kentwood Real Estate has released the company’s comprehensive real estate statistics for March 2017 for single-family homes, luxury residences, Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, the City of Denver, and the Cherry Creek neighborhood. Kentwood’s latest report shows that luxury single-family home sales increased 66.7 percent in March compared to the same period in 2016 with 110 closed sales, while luxury condo sales increased 40 percent compared to the same period last year.

BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND - March 27, 2017 – A luxurious two-bedroom penthouse condominium at Bristol’s “Stone Harbour” sold for $1.45 million, marking the highest price for a condominium in Bristol since July 2014, and the top condominium sale in Rhode Island year-to-date, according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide MLS.*

The Premier Property Group announces record-breaking $12.5 million sale of Rosemary Beach home
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, March 15, 2017 — The Premier Property Group’s Channing Gardner, operating out of the Watercolor office, recently closed the highest sale ever for a residential home in South Walton. This beautiful 4,520 square foot Rosemary Beach home sold for a record-breaking $12.5 million in the first week of February 2017. The sale of this luxury listing cements The Premier Property Group as the predominant locally based real estate agency in Northwest Florida.

Mindset Of The Affluent Homebuyer Revealed In New Report from Luxury Portfolio International and YouGov
Friday, February 24, 2017

Chicago, IL/February 28, 2017-- Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and research partner YouGov have released a new report delving into the mindset of millionaire homebuyers: The Affluent Homebuyer: A Quest For Meaning. The data from YouGov Affluent Perspective, a global survey of affluent and wealthy consumers, shows that while all luxury buyers seek trust, craftsmanship and impeccable service, buyers at different price points have specific needs.

SARASOTA, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2017) Listed by Michael Saunders & Company, a stunning Venetian-inspired classic estate – priced at $26.5 million – is the highest-priced single-family listing ever for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties combined. The property is located inside the gates of the exclusive Longboat Key Club on the coveted south end of Longboat Key.

RPL Once Again Ranked as RI’s #1 Residential Real Estate Company
Thursday, February 16, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (February 16, 2017) – Providence Business News recently released its 2017 list of Residential Real Estate Companies in Rhode Island, and once again ranked Residential Properties Ltd. as the state’s number one company for both residences sold and overall sales volume during 2016.

Luxury Portfolio International® Releases Latest Magazine Featuring Global Real Estate Forecast
Chief Economist shares why 2017 may be a strong year for global luxury real estate
CHICAGO – (2/13/17) – Luxury Portfolio International® has published the latest edition of its homes and lifestyle magazine including an exclusive interview and forecast from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Chief Economist Marci Rossell, showing an overall outlook and what to expect in the 2017 luxury real estate market. In the article Rossell shares why 2017 could be the time when U.S. buyers look outside their borders for attractive luxury properties.

NEWPORT, Rhode Island January 30th 2017– Ocean Lawn, one of Newport’s most notable estates, was sold on January 27, 2017. This marks the third sale by Melanie Delman, President, Lila Delman Real Estate International, of a major Newport oceanfront mansion in the past 18 months, according to Rhode Island Statewide MLS.*

CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2017 - Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), the world’s largest community of high-quality independent real estate companies, today announced the appointment of Marci Rossell as the company’s first chief economist. Rossell, Ph.D., will be the voice of LeadingRE’s global economic research.

CHARLESTOWN, RI January 5, 2017 – Lila Delman Real Estate International continues to demonstrate their ability to sell the best of Rhode Island luxury real estate with the sale of 165 Surfside Avenue in Charlestown. The beachfront home sold for $2,750,000, making it one of the top 5 highest sales in Charlestown this year, according to statistics maintained by the RI Statewide MLS*.

CHICAGO – (1/3/17) – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing program of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has expanded its membership with the addition of firms in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Barbados, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Thailand and Malaysia. These companies were invited to participate in the program based on their success in the high-end real estate market, joining the 200+ firms currently affiliated with Luxury Portfolio.

Historic James E. & Alice B. Sullivan House Sells for $1.6 Million
Thursday, November 10, 2016

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (November 10, 2016) – Residential Properties Ltd. has completed the sale of the James E. & Alice B. Sullivan House on the East Side of Providence for $1,600,000. The RPL Sales Team of Markham + DeRentis Associates was proud to represent both the buyer and the seller in the transaction.

Global Trends for Luxury Real Estate Revealed in New Report from Luxury Portfolio International and YouGov
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Chicago, IL, October 20, 2016-- Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® released a new report that shows continued confidence in the real estate market among the world’s most affluent citizens. The report, produced with research partner YouGov, shows that despite some economic uncertainty and political unknowns those with the highest net worth feel good about their lives, are confident about their decisions and have a strong intent to purchase real estate.

CAPE COD, MA, September 26, 2016 – Cape Cod’s leading brokerage for luxury real estate, Robert Paul Properties, has listed the landmark Sipson Island in Orleans, Massachusetts for $12,500,000. Available in its entirety for the first time in decades, Sipson Island is poised to become one of only a handful of truly private islands off the coast of Cape Cod, with nearly 25 pristine acres lined by sandy beaches on Pleasant Bay, an international boating and sport fishing destination.

CHICAGO – (8/16/16) – Luxury Portfolio International® has published the latest edition of its homes and lifestyle magazine. At 160 pages, the magazine is currently available online, releasing soon on newsstands in more than 60 countries.

NARRAGANSETT, RI August 5, 2016- In the burgeoning luxury market, Lila Delman Real Estate International is launching “Lila’s Lifestyle” and design division. Through this endeavor Lila Delman Real Estate International is leading the way to deliver full service to a sophisticated clientele short on time.

New Orleans, LA (July 22, 2016) – On Saturday, July 16, 2016, Glenn “Chip” Gardner was honored with a Millennial Award for his exemplary work within the real estate industry and dedication to making a difference in the New Orleans community. The Millennial Awards honor dynamic young professionals who contribute to the community through public service, make significant strides in business sectors, or serve as cultural ambassadors.

ROBERT PAUL AGENTS LISTED AMONG BEST IN AMERICA
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

BOSTON, MA, July 13, 2016 – REAL Trends, the Trusted Source in residential brokerage, has released the 2016 REAL Trends America's Best Real Estate Agents list, prominently featuring 8 agents from Robert Paul Properties. The list ranks the most productive agents by state and metropolitan area based on closed transaction sides and closed volume.

RPL Completes Highest East Side Sale of 2016
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 17, 2016) - Residential Properties Ltd. recently put together the sale of the Ann Eliza Burgess House for $1,381,050, making it the highest sale on the East Side of Providence this year. Residential Properties represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction, with Markham + DeRentis Associates as the listing team and Kira Greene as the buyer’s agent.

South Lake Tahoe Julia Morgan Designed Estate Sells for $8.5 Million
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe recently saw its largest residential real estate sale in nearly a decade when the Julia Morgan designed lakefront estate closed for $8.5 million. Both the buyer and seller were represented by Chase International agents.

May 10th JAMESTOWN, RI –
Lila Delman Real Estate International has listed Beavertail Farm House, the historic farmhouse once owned by Philadelphia industrialist Joseph Wharton. Wharton, who established the world’s first collegiate school of business at the University of Pennsylvania, had roots in Jamestown, summering there with his extended family for many decades.

Influential American think tank restored and listed by Riskin Partners An Affiliate of Village Properties Realtors
Thursday, May 5, 2016

MONTECITO, California (May 5, 2016) – Santa Barbara’s leading residential real estate team Riskin Partners, a luxury division of Village Properties Realtors, has listed Solana, a historic Montecito villa, for $39M. Solana, the original Frederick F. Peabody Estate built in 1916, is the former home of the prominent American think tank, the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions.

Chicago, IL — May 2, 2016 — Affectionately referred to as the Oscar Mayer Mansion, the property at 1030 Forest Ave. in Evanston was home to the sausage king himself from 1927 to 1965. The turn of the century house — represented by Susan Ani, broker associate at Baird & Warner’s Evanston office — was purchased in Fall 2015 for $1.1 million by Jim Kastenholz and Scott Hargadon of J&S Home Renovation LLC.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – In an ever-evolving marketplace, Chase International continues to be a trend-setter when it comes to real estate company culture. In a move that comes from the top, filtering down through all aspects of the firm’s endeavors, Chase International has embraced the practice of mindful leadership to best serve their agents, clients and community.

Ganly Walters are delighted to present Danes Hollow to the Market. Built by the current owners, John McColgan & Moya Doherty approximately 16 years ago, this exquisitely presented waterfront residence, is situated in the exclusive and private enclave of Baily, County Dublin.

San José, Costa Rica (APR 14, 2016) The Costa Rican government has demonstrated its commitment to attract and grow Chinese investment in the country with a new treaty. LX Costa Rica, the country’s leading luxury real estate agency, is following suit with a stronger international presence and support for Chinese-based investors.

Once in a lifetime, an opportunity arises to live in an unparalleled setting on two‐plus acres in a classic Dutch Colonial Revival built in 1906, owned by Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh. A priceless feature of this rare property is its proximity to the quaint town of Ross.

LEADING local agency PhilipWebb Real Estate has taken out the Innovation Excellence of the Year award at the 10th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs), the independent real estate industry’s most prestigious accolades held in Sydney earlier this month.

IRG SETS RECORD PRICE WITH VISTA DEL MAR SALE
Monday, March 14, 2016

IRG – International Realty Group announces the sale of one of Cayman’s most exclusive multi-million dollar homes, 27 Ironshore Drive, situated in the luxury residential community of Vista Del Mar. The sale sets a record in the ultra-luxury residential market. The property was listed for US$9.45m and went under contract within 90 days, exceptional in the Cayman Islands Luxury market terms, where many homes can be unsold for 1 to 3 years.

Luxury Real Estate Network Issues White Paper on the New Rules of Luxury Living
Friday, February 26, 2016

CHICAGO – (2/26/16) – Luxury Portfolio International® has released a white paper on “The New Rules of Luxury Living,” developed to give its member firms a deeper understanding of the journey of luxury and what it means to the affluent demographic today.

IRG (International Realty Group) has invested in cutting edge camera technology, allowing them to create both 3D and Virtual Reality property videos. IRG is the first real estate agent in the Cayman Islands to introduce this.

DALLAS, TX (February 10, 2016) — Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® kicked off the 2016 home buying and selling season by launching a brand-new commercial and far-reaching advertising and marketing campaign on Super Bowl Sunday. Acknowledging the complexities of buying or selling a home in today’s fast-paced market and emphasizing the importance of choosing the right agent for one’s residential real estate needs, the campaign includes frequent television advertising, extensive print and digital media, large digital and traditional billboards across the North Texas region, and regular spots on Pandora Radio. The campaign runs through September.

CHICAGO – (2/09/16) – Luxury Portfolio International® has published the latest edition of its homes and lifestyle magazine. At 160 pages, the magazine is currently available online and releasing soon on newsstands in more than 60 countries.

MONTECITO, California (February 1, 2016) – Santa Barbara’s leading residential real estate team, Riskin Partners, a luxury division of Village Properties Realtors, shattered MLS records this year, with over $335,000,000 in sales. Partners Rebecca Riskin, Dina Landi and Sarah Kelly have claimed the #1 position for dollar volume sales in Santa Barbara for the past decade, and in 2014 the team was recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends as #8 in the country for sales volume by teams comprised of five agents or fewer.

CHICAGO – 12/17/15 – Luxury Portfolio International® Executive Vice President Stephanie Pfeffer Anton has been named to the Inman Top 101, a list of industry leaders who are recognized for driving industry change through ingenuity, outspokenness, strength, conviction, power and persistence.

LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATE INTERNATIONAL LUXURY HOMES MOVING QUICKLY IN NARRAGANSETT $11 MILLION IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE SOLD IN OCTOBER
Tuesday, November 3, 2015

October 30th, 2015, NARRAGANSETT, RI – The luxury home market has seen high demand in coastal Rhode Island. Lila Delman Real Estate International continues its record of selling Rhode Island’s most unique homes with the sale 210 Willett Road in Narragansett. The home sold at US $4,750,000 in an astonishing four days on the market. This sale marks the second highest of the year in Narragansett and highest on record in the village of Saunderstown according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service. Lila Delman’s Principal Broker John Hodnett represented the sellers in the transaction while Ruth Bellino, also of Lila Delman represented the buyers. The home offers over 10 private waterfront acres with incredible spaces indoors and out.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii - Clark Realty Corporation, one of Hawaii’s top 10 residential real estate brokerages, has announced a leadership team reorganization naming industry veteran and long-time SVP Frank Goodale as the company’s new President.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Hosts International Real Estate Symposium
Monday, October 12, 2015

CHICAGO – (10/9/15) – Real estate professionals from 17 countries are meeting October 11-13 in Berlin, Germany for the 2015 International Symposium of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International®. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) is an invitation-only real estate network comprised of more than 500 market-leading real estate firms in more than 50 countries. Luxury Portfolio is the network’s award-winning marketing program for high-end properties.

CHICAGO – (8/14/15) – Luxury Portfolio International® has published the latest edition of its homes and lifestyle magazine. At 160 pages, the magazine is the largest issue in the publication’s history and is currently available online, releasing soon on newsstands in more than 60 countries. This issue also features a newly-enhanced design, with high-gloss soft-touch covers.

Village Properties Team Posts Record YTD Sales in 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015

MONTECITO, California (July 14, 2015) – Santa Barbara’s leading residential real estate team, Riskin Partners, a luxury division of Village Properties Realtors and Luxury Portfolio International, set a new company sales record, closing over $260 million year-to-date. Partners Rebecca Riskin, Dina Landi and Sarah Kelly, earned the #1 position in the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for dollar volume sales in 2014, and in the same year Riskin Partners was recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends as the #8 team in the country for sales volume by teams comprised of five agents or fewer.

CHICAGO – (4/20/15) – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing program of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, continues to expand its strategic outreach to Asian consumers worldwide through a series of events aimed at reaching this increasingly influential market segment.

Luxury Real Estate Program Expands in Nine Countries in First Quarter
Thursday, April 16, 2015

CHICAGO – (4/16/15) – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing program of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has expanded its membership in the first quarter of 2015 with the addition of firms in Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, the Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates and the United States. These companies were invited to participate in the program based on their success in the high-end real estate market and join the 200+ firms currently affiliated with Luxury Portfolio.

CHICAGO – (12/11/14) – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has extended its reach with the addition of member firms in Spain, France and the United States. These firms join the 200+ premier real estate companies that have qualified for membership in Luxury Portfolio based on their success in the high-end market.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing program of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has introduced a new version of its website, www.LuxuryPortfolio.com, with larger photography, improved mobile features and expanded content focused on the finer things. Originally launched in 2005, the site is the cornerstone of Luxury Portfolio’s comprehensive marketing program, annually promoting over 25,000 homes represented by the independent brokerages that are members of Luxury Portfolio to over three million high-net-worth visitors.

CHICAGO – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® are hosting their annual International Symposium in Dubrovnik, Croatia from October 16-18. The event has attracted top real estate professionals from 13 countries worldwide: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and the United States.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International® has published a new edition of its magazine, which is currently available online and will soon be on newsstands in 60+ countries worldwide. The magazine is produced biannually by the luxury real estate network Luxury Portfolio International® and highlights extraordinary homes from around the world and the latest trends in luxury living, design and more.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, hosted an elite group of luxury real estate professionals at the Luxury Portfolio Immersion Conference July 20-22 in Shanghai, China. Participants included top real estate brokers and sales associates from members of Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of more than 500 premier real estate firms.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has welcomed seven new member firms in five countries, expanding its global coverage to encompass over 200 firms in 30 countries.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® Member Properties Named Winners in HGTV’s Doory Awards
Thursday, July 24, 2014

CHICAGO – HGTV has announced the winners of its Doory Awards, a month-long online contest on HGTV’s FrontDoor.com billed as “The Ultimate House Hunt.” The contest, which attracted nearly 50 million page views, featured extraordinary homes from around the world in ten distinct categories.

CHICAGO - Luxury Portfolio International®, the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, has introduced several key initiatives that strengthen the luxury network’s outreach to Asian consumers, including a corporate office in Singapore, a greatly expanded online presence in the region and an upcoming conference in Shanghai. The strategic growth is in response to the increasingly influential Asian market and its deep impact on economic and housing markets worldwide.

HGTV Partners with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® for Doory Awards
Thursday, July 24, 2014

CHICAGO – HGTV has joined forces with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® as the exclusive real estate partners for its annual Doory Awards. Billed as “The Ultimate House Hunt,” the Doory Awards present extraordinary homes for sale to HGTV’s extensive audience, allowing consumers to vote for the homes they find most appealing.

SHANGHAI, China – Luxury Portfolio International®, a luxury real estate network that markets over 25,000 US$1 million+ listings every year, has signed an agreement to market all of its listings to Chinese buyers via Juwai.com, the No. 1 Chinese international real estate website.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International® has released a white paper on “Young Affluents in the Digital World: The Impact to Real Estate,” developed to give its member firms a deeper understanding into this increasingly influential demographic – 90% of whom indicate that homeownership is very important to them.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International® has expanded its luxury broker collection with the addition of Meybohm Realtors, the number one real estate firm in Augusta, GA; North Augusta, SC; and Aiken, SC. Luxury Portfolio specializes in the high-end real estate market and is the luxury component of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), an organization encompassing over 500 companies with 120,000 sales associates worldwide.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Opens Office in Singapore
Thursday, July 24, 2014

CHICAGO – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has opened a corporate office in Singapore to support the network’s growing international presence, specifically in the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) also maintains an office in London, U.K. and numerous field locations throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International Extend Coverage in Austria, Costa Rica and Canada
Thursday, July 24, 2014

CHICAGO – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and its luxury network Luxury Portfolio International® have expanded the organization’s international coverage with the addition of Avantgarde Properties in Vienna, Austria; Properties in Costa Rica in Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Bosley Real Estate in Toronto.

DALLAS, TX – The Ebby Halliday Companies, which includes Ebby Halliday Realtors and Dave Perry-Miller & Associates, topped $6.4 billion in residential real estate sales in 2013, a company record for the 68-year-old firm. Sales at the North Texas residential real estate leader were approximately 25 percent above 2012 levels. Company sales volume is calculated using an industrywide standard that is based on the value of each closed transaction.

Luxury Portfolio International® Expands Membership in Eight Countries and Throughout the United States
Thursday, July 24, 2014

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International® has recently welcomed 17 new member real estate companies in the U.S. and eight countries abroad, joining the network’s 200+ market-leading real estate firms. The network has also introduced seven new luxury developments as part of its Development Collection. Luxury Portfolio specializes in the high-end real estate market and is the luxury component of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, an organization encompassing over 500 companies with 120,000 sales associates worldwide.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International® has been selected as a finalist for the Overseas Property Professionals (OPP) Awards for Excellence in the categories of Best Supporting Service and Best Online Service.

CHICAGO – The fall edition of the Luxury Portfolio International® Magazine is now available online and will be on newsstands in the coming weeks in 60+ countries/regions around the globe. Produced biannually by the real estate network Luxury Portfolio International®, the publication highlights extraordinary homes from around the world and shares insights on luxury lifestyle and housing trends.

CHICAGO – The luxury market has seen a marked increase in activity the first half of the year, in large part due to the healthy return of the North American luxury real estate market, as well as the return of second home purchase activity. Growth has been notable not only in the number of high-end listings being marketed by member firms, but also in the number of companies joining the organization.

CHICAGO – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® was in full force at the recent Inman News Real Estate Connect® July 10-12 in San Francisco, with a talented array of member and staff speakers addressing a range of compelling topics.

CHANTILLY, Va., June 11, 2013 – Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, will hold its annual Gold Team Conference in Naples, Fla. this October.

Drawing on its extensive experience in management and brokerage of exceptional properties, COMPTOIR IMMOBILIER completes its approach by the launch of a division specializing in high class residential real estate under the name CI EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES.

Drawing on its extensive experience in management and brokerage of exceptional properties, COMPTOIR IMMOBILIER completes its approach by the launch of a division specializing in high class residential real estate under the name CI EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES.

Luxury Portfolio International® Expands Globally with 15 New Members in Q1
Thursday, July 24, 2014

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International® has expanded its global footprint with the addition of 15 new member firms in the first quarter of the year, with extended coverage throughout Europe, as well as the U.S. and Canada. The network has also welcomed two new communities to its Luxury Development Collection, further supporting the network’s growth.

The Ebby Halliday Companies, which includes Ebby Halliday Realtors and Dave Perry-Miller & Associates, topped the Dallas Business Journal’s just-released list of the Largest North Texas Residential Real Estate Brokerages.

CHICAGO – Luxury Portfolio International® has issued a white paper on “The Emotional Role of Home,” created to bring its member firms a clearer understanding of today’s high-net-worth Americans in an effort to best serve this discerning luxury clientele.

Ebby Halliday, one of Texas’ most outstanding businesswomen and the founder of Dallas-based Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®, the largest independently owned residential real estate company in Texas and 12th in the nation, celebrated her 102nd birthday on Saturday, March 9. Always committed to following one of her company’s founding principles – service to the community – Ebby once again used her birthday as a way to benefit others.

Top Montecito Real Estate Team Posts Record Year - Riskin Associates Closes $223 Million in Sales in 2012
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Montecito, California - The leading Santa Barbara area real estate team, Riskin Associates of Village Properties Realtors, experienced an incredible upswing in residential real estate sales last year, breaking records and earning numerous accolades. Recognized by the Wall Street Journal in October 2012 as the #3 agent in the country for metro-agent portfolio size and earning the #1 position again for top dollar volume sales in the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service, the high-end real estate team shattered their own records in a fast and furious year of increased sales activity.

Waterfront Sale on Siesta Key is Area's Largest in Two Years
Thursday, July 24, 2014

SARASOTA, Florida - A significant waterfront estate on the northern tip of Siesta Key has become the largest residential sale in Sarasota County, Florida in over two years and the highest sale ever on Siesta Key.

Luxury Portfolio International® has released its latest issue of the Luxury Portfolio Magazine. The magazine is published twice a year by the luxury real estate network to showcase stunning homes and explore luxury lifestyle trends.

Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan Named President of Stribling & Associates
Thursday, July 24, 2014

NEW YORK, NY- DECEMBER 12, 2012 – One of New York’s most prestigious family-owned residential brokerages, Stribling & Associates, has announced that Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan has been named President of the 32-year-old firm. Elizabeth Stribling, who founded the firm in 1980, will assume the role of Chairman of her eponymous company. Kirk Henckels, head of Stribling’s luxury arm, Stribling Private Brokerage, is also taking the position of Vice Chairman of Stribling & Associates.

Lila Delman Real Estate, in partnership with the Newport Historical Society, has launched an innovative new web-based app entitled Explore Historic Newport. The new app, which is free of charge, allows visitors to tour the City by the Sea either remotely or in person; learn about sites as diverse as "The Breakers", "Cardines Field" and "Touro Synogouge". Unlike most mobile apps, Explore Historic Newport is designed to work on any platform that accesses the web, such as a smart phone, tablet or desktop computer. Access the app at the newly designed Lila Delman Real Estate site, http://www.liladelman.com/newport-2, or at http://newport.toursphere.com/ . Several launch events are scheduled to take place in Newport later this month.

CHICAGO – The fall edition of the Luxury Portfolio International® Magazine is now available online and will be on newsstands in the coming weeks in 60+ countries/regions around the globe. Produced biannually by the real estate network Luxury Portfolio International®, the publication highlights extraordinary homes from around the world and shares insights on luxury lifestyle and housing trends.

Novato, CA (September 11, 2012) – Frank Howard Allen Realtors has launched a new International Services Division (ISD). The ISD serves to connect foreign investors with local US real estate opportunities, and locate quality foreign real estate investments for local US investors. Cliff Perotti, a Certified International Property Specialist in the company’s Mill Valley office with broad experience in this area, heads the ISD.

Slifer Smith & Frampton has taken a strong interest in supporting the public schools of Eagle County. Education Foundation of Eagle County is an organization raising private funds to the fill the current gap in public funding for our local schools. With a strong belief that our schools are a reflection of our community and neighborhoods, SSF has offered to match their broker’s donations with a commitment total of $10,000.

Slifer Smith & Frampton has taken a strong interest in supporting the public schools of Eagle County. Education Foundation of Eagle County is an organization raising private funds to the fill the current gap in public funding for our local schools. With a strong belief that our schools are a reflection of our community and neighborhoods, SSF has offered to match their broker’s donations with a commitment total of $10,000.